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RE08 VMM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,576 mi
Last recorded82,576 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 82,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front seat doesn't fold forward for rear seat access

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 61,984 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,494 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,412 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 24 Feb 2022 52,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,046 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,967 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power steering fluid leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,232 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 30,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,362 miles

drivers wiper blade judders on screen

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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RE08 VMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 VMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 VMM registered?

RE08 VMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is RE08 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 VMM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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